Miranda Kerr

Chanel Mat Lumière SPF15

 

 I'd been dithering about this foundation for months. Mainly because of its price, and also whether it would be too drying for my combination skin. After trialling this for several weeks - I wouldn't say it's my HG foundation, but it is one I reach for on a regular basis, or use to mix up with other foundations.

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Blends and applies like a dream, really smooth.

Feels weightless upon the skin.

Matte, without being overly so.

Amazing packaging, & the glass jar survives many tumbles haha (I'm so clumsy..)

Oil-free

Deposits a decent amount in one pump

SPF 15

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The price

Unfortunately, this refused to last a full day's wear at work. I had to touch up with powder many times.

I would recommend this foundation though, if you have combination skin that needn't recquire much coverage, & if you're looking for a matte lightweight foundation containing an SPF. 

Recent purchases/Harvey Nicks haul

  

Now I don't know if you've heard already, but Harvey Nichols recently had a special offer going, where if you spend £110 or over, you'll recieve a gorgeous Limited Edition goodie bag packed full of amazing products such as:

- Per-fekt Skin Perfection Gel in Radiant, 1ml
- Bare Minerals Foundation in Medium Beige with brush, 0.28g
- Laura Mercier Mini luxury mascara in black, 5.7g
- Lancôme Lipstick, L’Absolu Rouge, 1.6ml
- Cover FX Mint Glaze Clear Lip Gloss, 3ml (full size)
- nails Inc. Nail Varnish, 10ml (full size) – x3 options
- NARS Lip Gloss Trio, 2.15ml – x2 options
- Shu Uemura Complimentary Corner Flare Eye Lash Application Voucher (available in Knightsbridge, Bristol, Birmingham, Manchester, Edinburgh and Leeds)
- Trish McEvoy Eye Base Essentials in Bare deluxe sample size
- Clarins Discovery sized Hand & Nail Treatment Cream, 50ml
- Bremenn Instant Forehead Smoother, 5ml
- Bliss Lemon and Sage Body Butter, 50ml
- Sisley Express Flower Gel Mask, 15ml
- Elemis Pro-Radiance Cream Cleanser, 30ml
- Elemis VIP £10 discount card/treatment spa pod voucher
- Balenciaga Signature Scent mini fragrance, 5ml

I've been wanting to try the Dr Hauschka range for some time now, I'm always on the hunt for the next product that could sort out my combination/acne-prone skin. I purchased the Normalising Day Oil, Rejuvenating Mask and Moisturising Day Cream.

I also purchased the Laura Mercier translucent Loose Powder, & lipgloss 'Petal', which has a beautiful pinky-gold shimmer to it.

Quick summary of the Dr Hauschka products -

Normalising Day Oil

• Regulates the overproduction of oil by the skin.
• Regulates the size of the skin's pores.
• Protects the skin from exposure to sunlight and cold.

How to Use:

• Use in the morning after Cleansing Cream and Facial Toner or Clarifying Toner.
• Tap 3 or 4 drops of Normalising Day Oil into the palm of your hand.
• Gently apply to the face, neck and earlobes, pressing gently until it is absorbed.

 This product initially made my face feel too greasy. But it quickly sunk in - and combined with the Day Cream, it really does leave my combination skin feeling sufficiently moisturised and supple. I haven't noticed a significant decrease in my scars yet - but I do feel this product is working well, even after only a couple of weeks use.

Moisturising Day Cream

• Activates the skin's natural moisturising processes.
• Regulates and balances the oil and moisture content of the skin.
• Protects the skin.

 The smell does put me off a bit from all its ingredients, but this is a nice lightweight moisturiser - a little goes a long way.

Rejuvenating Mask

• Softens acne scars.
• Normalises dry, pale skin with large pores.
• Stimulates dry skin to produce more moisture.
• Stimulates pale, depleted skin after stress or illness.
• Moisturising and soothing for sensitive, reddened skin.
• Improves the blood circulation, relaxes and decongests inflamed skin.
• Intensive care after sun exposure.

 I haven't used this mask enough times yet to notice a difference in my scars - but this DOES immediately leave the skin feeling firm, soft and thoroughly fresh & cleansed.

I also recently purchased further Laura Mercier products (I'm becoming obsessed...) -

 Bronzing Pressed Powder - 'Matte Bronze', Second Skin Cheek Colour - 'Lush Nectarine' and Lip Glace-'Baby Doll'

The packaging of the bronzer is beautiful & I've swatched this just once & already love it. Same applies for the blusher - a gorgeous coral and my new favourite. The lip glace is a fresh shimmery pink, great for the summer.

 

Aaaand last but not least, I've FINALLY tried a Topshop make-up product! Lipstick in 'Nevada' (£8), a soft nude for everyday. Really moisturising & great quality for the price.

17 Metallic Nudes

17's Limited Edition 'metallic nudes' eyeshadow palette (Boots, £5.49) is packed with smooth & highly pigmented nude metallic shades, perfect for a soft daytime look or for livening up a smokey eye. Grab yours while you can - I notice they quickly sell out. The only downside to this product is the size of some of the shades - one of the dark browns is a shade I'd have liked there to have been more of. This product also becomes messy very quickly, be warned! 

However overall this product is great value for money, you only need to apply the tiniest amount due to the pigment of these shadows meaning it'll last you a fair while.

NOTDs

OPI - Chicago Champagne Toast

Essie - Miss Matched

The Essie one is a recent favourite - despite it needing THREE coats to achieve an even layer & show off its colour. This doesn't chip easily, and is a delicate pink that highlights a tan.

I have sooo many blog-posts lined up that I intend on doing...! Will definitely need to make some time for them next week, have just been super busy :(

Thankyou to everyone still following!

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EDIT: My laptop keyboard is also playing up BIG TIME, some days it'll work, some days it'll just randomly stop working. Or even worse, stop working whilst I'm typing!